09/01/2026
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a crucial time to shine a light on a genetic blood disorder that impacts over 100,000 people in the U.S. and millions worldwide.
Sickle cell disease causes red blood cells to take on a rigid, crescent shape, leading to severe pain crises, organ damage, and chronic health challenges. Increasing awareness drives the funding, research, and donor support needed to improve care and find a universal cure.